DfE Information

The page contains exams-related information from the Department for Education which is relevant to the senior leader/line manager role

See all the latest documents from the Department for Education

December

05 December: DfE guidance updated - Secondary accountability measures (including Progress 8 and Attainment 8)
03 December: DfE guidance - 16 to 18 qualifications, discount codes and point scores updated (16 to 18 qualifications and discount codes: 2018 to 2026 performance tables)
03 December: DfE guidance - Key stage 4 qualifications, discount codes and point scores updated (Key stage 4 qualifications and discount codes: 2014 to 2026 performance tables)

November

28 November: DfE Accredited official statistics - A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2024 (provisional)

October

24 October: DfE guidance - 16 to 18 accountability headline measures: Interim update for the 2023 to 2024 academic year
22 October: DfE accredited official statistics announcement - (The release date has been changed) Secondary school performance data in England: 2024
22 October: DfE accredited official statistics announcement - (The release date has been changed) Key stage 4 performance, 2024
10 October: DfE press release - School support staff body reinstated: The School Support Staff Negotiating Body will ensure school support staff are valued and recognised for the vital work they do
03 October: DfE correspondence to Ofqual - Additional support materials for GCSE exams

September

25 September: DfE open call for evidence - Improving the curriculum and assessment system
16 September: DfE and Ofqual guidance - National Reference Test - Information for schools
11 September: DfE news story - ESFA functions to move to the Department for Education
3 September: The Education Hub blog - Message to schools ahead of the start of term from the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson